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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #32579 Good Information
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One  of  the  characteristics  of  ‘good’  information  identified  earlier  was  that  it  should  be  ‘balanced’.  In  an  ideal  world,  ‘objective’  or  ‘balanced’  information  would  present  all  the    for  and  against,  and  leave  you  to  weigh  this  up  and  draw  conclusions.  In  the  real  world,  however,  we  recognize  that  all  information  presents  a  position  of  ,  although  this  may  not  necessarily  be  intentional.  Objectivity  may  therefore  be  an  unachievable  ideal.  This  means  that  the  onus  is  on  you  as  the  reader  and  user  of  the  information  to    a  critical  awareness  of  the  positions  represented  in  what  you  read,  and  to  take  account  of  this  when  you  interpret  the  information.  In  some  cases,  authors  may  explicitly  express  a  particular  viewpoint  -  this  is  perfectly  valid  as  long  as  they  are  open  about  the  perspective  they  represent.  Hidden  bias,  whether  or  not  it  is  ,  can  be  misleading.  This  could  be  particularly  important  in  a  subject  area  where  there  is  controversy.

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Correct answer: evidence

Explanation: The word 'evidence' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the information or facts that support both sides of an argument, aligning with the idea of balanced information. It is a noun that is commonly used in discussions about presenting arguments.

Meaning: 'Evidence' means the available facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid, which is essential for making informed conclusions.

Wrong options:

  • assurance: 'Assurance' refers to a promise or guarantee, which does not relate to presenting facts for or against an argument, making it contextually irrelevant.
  • greatness: 'Greatness' implies a high quality or status, which does not fit the context of discussing balanced information and is unrelated to the concept of supporting arguments.
  • present: 'Present' is a verb meaning to show or display, which does not fit as a noun in this context, making it grammatically incorrect.
Correct answer: interest

Explanation: The word 'interest' is appropriate here as it indicates a bias or perspective that may influence how information is presented, fitting well within the context of discussing objectivity in information. It is a noun that conveys the idea of a stake or concern in the subject matter.

Meaning: 'Interest' refers to a concern or stake in a particular issue, suggesting that all information may reflect a certain bias or viewpoint, even if not intentional.

Wrong options:

  • ensigns: 'Ensigns' refers to flags or symbols, which is unrelated to the context of information bias and does not fit grammatically or contextually.
  • gross: 'Gross' typically means large or total, which does not relate to the concept of bias in information presentation, making it contextually inappropriate.
  • exact: 'Exact' means precise or accurate, which does not convey the idea of bias or perspective in information, thus failing to fit the context.
Correct answer: develop

Explanation: The word 'develop' fits grammatically and contextually as it implies the process of building or enhancing a critical awareness, which is essential for interpreting information. It is a verb that aligns with the action required of the reader.

Meaning: 'Develop' means to grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate, indicating the need for readers to cultivate their critical thinking skills.

Wrong options:

  • regret: 'Regret' means to feel sad or disappointed about something, which does not fit the context of actively building awareness and is grammatically incorrect as an action in this context.
  • rebel: 'Rebel' means to resist authority or control, which does not align with the idea of developing awareness and is contextually irrelevant.
  • intact: 'Intact' means not damaged or impaired, which does not convey any action related to building awareness, making it grammatically and contextually unsuitable.
Correct answer: deliberate

Explanation: The word 'deliberate' is appropriate as it indicates that bias can be intentional, fitting well within the context of discussing hidden biases in information. It is an adjective that describes the nature of the bias being discussed.

Meaning: 'Deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally, suggesting that some biases may be knowingly presented by authors.

Wrong options:

  • narrate: 'Narrate' means to tell a story or account of events, which does not relate to the concept of bias and is contextually irrelevant in this sentence.
  • sustain: 'Sustain' means to support or maintain, which does not fit the context of discussing bias and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • aggregate: 'Aggregate' means to collect or gather into a whole, which does not convey the idea of intentionality in bias, making it contextually inappropriate.

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